What Is the 2025 Lexus LC?
The Lexus LC is a four-seat luxury sports car. The dramatically styled two-door offers a choice of two powertrains: The LC 500 has a 471-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8 engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission, while the LC 500h has a 354-hp V-6 hybrid drivetrain. Both versions are rear-wheel drive. The LC 500h comes only as a coupe, while the LC 500 can be had as a coupe or convertible. The LC’s competitors include the BMW M850i and Mercedes-AMG SL43.
What’s New on the 2025 Lexus LC?
For 2024, Lexus finally banished its frustrating mousepad-style infotainment controller, instead fitting all LCs with a 12.3-inch touchscreen. The LC 500 and LC 500h coupes get additional underfloor bracing. Aside from a new paint color, a carbon-fiber scuff plate for the hybrid’s Sport Package and new roof color options for the convertible, however, the LC is otherwise unchanged for 2025.
What Features in the 2025 Lexus LC Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Navigation with 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure steering assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
Available features include:
- Carbon-fiber roof
- Glass roof
- Heated steering wheel
- Semi-aniline leather upholstery
- Alcantara-trimmed seats
- Mark Levinson surround-sound system
- Head-up display
- Speed-activated rear wing
- Torsen limited-slip rear differential
- Performance brake pads
Should I Buy the 2025 Lexus LC?
The Lexus LC combines knockout styling, top-notch luxury appointments and engaging driving dynamics, but it skews more to the luxury end of the spectrum than the pure sports car end. The LC 500h hybrid is less enjoyable to drive and costs more. If ultimate performance — or a usable backseat — is important to you, you’ll want to shop around. If you want a posh, coddling grand tourer for two, though, the LC is hard to beat.
